Dual diagnosis rehabs are facilities which deliver rehabilitation to handle both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for individuals involved with substance abuse, as those that have mental health problems often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some sort of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals can help individuals using a thorough rehab plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health as well as dealing with drug abuse issues. Providing a secure setting is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that may compromise their program and advancement. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which must be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop more effective coping methods so they are able to better handle life situations better once they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs as a possible option.